Introduction; Chapter One Academic Freedom in America after 9/11; Chapter Two Censorship on Campus of Criticism of Israel; Chapter Three David Horowitz’s Crusade for the “Academic Bill of Rights”; Chapter Four Biased Numbers: Counting Democrats and Republicans on Campus; Chapter Five Conservative Correctness and Free Speech on Campus; Chapter Six What Would Jesus Censor?; Chapter Seven Dangerous Words: Freedom of the Press on Campus; Chapter Eight The Wal-Mart University; conclusion Conclusion;
John K. Wilson is the author of The Myth of Political Correctness: The Conservative Attack on Higher Education (Duke University Press 1995) and How the Left Can Win Arguments and Influence People: A Tactical Manual for Pragmatic Progressives (New York University Press 2001).
"Whether you agree or disagree with him, you are likely to enjoy
reading John Wilson. His Patriotic Correctness is a crisply
written, well argued engagement with many of the cultural conflicts
surrounding higher education. Not only does the book take
principled stands on current issues; it also anticipates tomorrow's
headlines."
-Cary Nelson, coauthor of Academic Keywords: A Devil's Dictionary
for Higher Education
“Drawing extensively on traditional media and the Internet,
Patriotic Correctnesss should interest both general readers and
students of educational policy. Its fast-paced, straightforward
style will make it accessible to undergraduates. … likely to
provoke spirited discussions among more advanced students, and it
will help introduce aspiring teachers to the realities of academic
life.”
—Teaching History: A Journal of Methods
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
